Break The Chains, Find Your Flame

Episode 24 features our good friend Perry O'Hearn. Perry owns a gym in Philadelphia called Philly Phitness.

Through Perry’s studies in Electrical Engineering and over 20,000 of hours of experience as a Certified Personal Trainer through the American Academy of Personal Training,  he has been able to put together a training facility like nowhere else in Philadelphia.

Philly Phitness runs on a platform of training that combines a balance of strength training, nutritional support, mindset support, supportive and rehabilitating techniques (chiropractic, massage therapy, mindset support, etc), and recreational activities that encourage a healthy lifestyle and positive outlook on life (rock climbing, hiking, triathlons, etc).

Perry has created multiple transformation programs that allow for clients to choose their commitment while not limiting their access to his network and team of fitness professionals. He does not believe in training clients; He believes in transforming lives.

Perry has a team of amazing trainers that help assist him change clients lives. Once you come to Philly Phitness he will be sure to match you with a trainer that matches your schedule, personality, and is best suited to help you reach your goals.

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Annie Vo is one of New York City’s most successful and sought-after personal trainers. As PCC Team Leader, RKC Team Leader and Level III Gym Jones Instructor she has taught certifications and seminars all over the world.

Over the last decade, Ms. Vo has honed her skills through fully immersing herself in a multitude of training disciplines, from bodyweight, to kettlebells, to power lifting and more. She has been featured in The New York Post, NPR and Mademan.com.

Annie Vo continues to work with clients from numerous backgrounds, including athletes and celebrities, as well as everyday professionals. She is known for her no-nonsense training style, brutal serenity, and her talent for bringing out the best in everyone who crosses her path.

A diverse and complex talent, Annie holds a bachelor’s degree in philosophy from Columbia University and is a classically trained musician.

https://annievo.com/

Shannon Algeo is a life coach, motivational speaker, and yoga:meditation teacher. He is the host of the iTunes Top Podcast SoulFeed and interviews iconic wellness leaders in the wellbeing space like Deepak Chopra, Gabby Bernstein, Marianne Williamson, Caroline Myss, and many more. Shannon works with clients to heal old patterns of trauma and negativity so they can powerfully show up in the world to live a life of power, presence, and purpose.

Shannon was named one of the 2019 “35 Under 35 in Wellness to Watch” by Wanderlust and named one of the “Nicest Instructors in New York City” by RateYourBurn for his work as a yoga and meditation teacher. He leads corporate mindfulness programs for companies like the global non-profit (RED) founded by Bono as well as several start up companies. In addition to giving talks for lululemon and Wanderlust, Shannon was invited to speak at the United Nations for Yoga and the UN Culture of Peace.

Lorenzo Lewis is a social entrepreneur, professional speaker, and founder of the widely acclaimed The Confess Project, an initiative that centers on mental health and wellness for young men of color. A master storyteller, Lewis has spoken at numerous venues around the country about his journey turning pain into purpose—from narrowly escaping the school-to-prison pipeline and obtaining a master's degree to his current work building a national mental health movement. He lives in Little Rock, Arkansas.

The Confess Project is committed to building a culture of mental health for boys and men of color through capacity building, advocacy, organizing and movement building. They believe in a world without barriers to stigma and shame.

https://www.lorenzoplewis.com/

https://www.theconfessproject.com/

Dr. Christopher Willard (PsyD) is a psychologist and educational consultant based in Boston specializing in mindfulness.  He has been practicing meditation for 20 years, and has led hundreds of workshops around the world, with invitations to more than two dozen countries. He currently serves on the board of directors at the Institute for Meditation and Psychotherapy, and is the president of the Mindfulness in Education Network. He has presented at TEDx conferences and his thoughts have appeared in the New York Times, The Washington Post, mindful.org, and elsewhere. He is the author of Child’s Mind (2010) Growing Up Mindful (2016) Raising Resilience (2017) and eight other books for parents, professionals and children, along with six sets of cards and therapeutic games, available in more than ten languages. He teaches at Harvard Medical School.

Find him at:

website: www.drchristopherwillard.com

Instagram: @drchriswillard

Email: [email protected]

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I am beyond happy to have had sat down with today's guest, Susan Piver!!

Susan is the New York Times bestselling author of nine books, including The Hard Questions, the award-winning How Not to Be Afraid of Your Own Life, The Wisdom of a Broken Heart, and Start Here Now: An Open-Hearted Guide to the Path and Practice of Meditation. Her newest book is The Four Noble Truths of Love: Buddhist Wisdom for Modern Relationships.

Susan has an international reputation for being an exceptionally skillful meditation teacher. She teaches workshops and speaks on mindfulness, innovation, communication, relationships, and creativity. She has been a student of Buddhism since 1995, graduated from a Buddhist seminary in 2004 and was authorized to teach meditation in 2005. In 2012, she founded The Open Heart Project, the world’s largest online-only meditation center.

We got to sit down with Andrew Morse for today's podcast... and boy was it a great experience. Andrew is one of the most genuine souls that there is! He is open, engaging, inquisitive, and not afraid to have some deep conversations about the societal and religious chains that he has had to break to find his own flame!!

Andrew works in academic support at Holyoke Community College where he helps students find their writing voice and encourages them to think critically about their writing. He has a Communication degree from UMass where he studied how people are influenced by environment, media, and social constructs. Andrew is a little over a year into an unexpected stage 4 lung cancer diagnosis and he speaks openly about his approach to maintaining his wellness while he adapts to live his best life.

We got to sit down with our friend Robyn Lee!! The conversation touched upon a number of different topics, however the fruit of the conversation really focused on the positive role that social media can play with community building and philanthropy. We often hear about the negative affects of social media and technology, it was quite refreshing to talk about the positive side of social media and how we can use it to empower individuals and communities!

Robyn Lee is the proud owner of MorningBird Media- a social media company that goes beyond the metrics to express your company's personality through the art of storytelling. She translates the personality of your physical business to an online experience that everyone can enjoy. They are currently working with non-profits like the CT Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Valley Venture Mentors as well as retail businesses like ShopRite. She also teaches masterclasses to the public on how to use social media for your business. 

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